Minnesota State University, Mankato

LEVEL II Field Experience – Initial Licensure
Teacher Candidate Karla Schweitzer_ Tech ID# 10720833_ SemesterFall 2011_

School/Location_West High School Mankato, MN_ Grade and Subject_12th Grade/Senior Strategies_


Cooperating Teacher_Laurie Hagberg_ University Faculty _Marti Sievek___
Field Experience Level: II-Field Experience


Domain 1: Planning and Preparation

Unsatisfactory

Developing
Meets Expectations
(Danielson-Basic)
a. Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy
-knowledge of content and structure of the discipline; prerequisite relationships; content-related pedagogy

x

b. Demonstrating Knowledge of Students
-knowledge of child and adolescent development; learning process, students’ skills, knowledge, and language proficiency; students’ interests and cultural heritage; students’ special needs


x
c. Setting Instructional Outcomes
-value, sequence, and alignment; clarity; balance; suitability for diverse learners


x
d. Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources
-resources for classroom use; extend content knowledge and pedagogy; resources for students

x

e. Designing Coherent Instruction
-learning activities; instructional materials and resources; instructional groups; lesson and unit structure


x
f. Designing Student Assessments
-congruence with instructional outcomes; criteria and standards; design of formative assessments; use for planning


x
Domain 2: The Classroom Environment
Unsatisfactory

Developing
Meets Expectations
(Danielson-Basic)
a. Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport
- teacher interactions with students; student interactions with other students


x
b. Establishing a Culture for Learning
- importance of the content; expectations for learning and achievement; student pride in work


x
c. Managing Classroom Procedures
- management of instructional groups; transitions, materials and supplies; non-instructional duties; supervision of volunteers and paraprofessionals


x
d. Managing Student Behavior
- Expectations; monitoring of student behavior and misbehavior

x

e. Organizing Physical Space
- Safety and accessibility; arrangement of furniture; use of physical resources


x
Domain 3: Instruction
Unsatisfactory

Developing

a. Communicating with Students
- expectations for learning; directions and procedures; explanations of content; use of oral and written language


x
b. Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques
- quality of questions; discussion techniques; student participation


x
c. Engaging Students in Learning
- activities and assignments; grouping of students; instructional materials and resources; structure and pacing


x
d. Using Assessment in Instruction
- assessment criteria; monitoring of student learning; feedback to students; student self-assessment and monitoring of progress
x
e. Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness
- lesson adjustment; response to students; persistence


x

Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities

Unsatisfactory

Developing
Meets Expectations
(Danielson-Basic)
a. Reflecting on Teaching
- accuracy; use in future teaching


x
b. Maintaining Accurate Records
- student completion of assignments; student progress in learning; non-instructional records


x
c. Communicating with Families
-information about instructional program and individual learners; engagement of families in the instructional program

x

d. Participating in a Professional Community
- relationship with colleagues; involvement in a culture of professional inquiry; service to the school; participation in school and district projects


x
e. Growing and Developing Professionally
- enhancement of content knowledge and pedagogical skill; receptivity to feedback from colleagues; service to the profession

x

f. Showing Professionalism
- integrity and ethical conduct; service to students; advocacy; decision-making; compliance with school and district regulations; professional dispositions


x